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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Boldness In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 20,890 views

    17th in First John Series

    BOLDNESS IN PRAYER 1 John 5:14-15 INTRO: One of the areas where the Lord wants us to have boldness is in prayer. Notice that he mentions confidence, or boldness, along with the subject of prayer. Prayer and Bible study go together. When we read the Bible, God talks to us; when we pray, we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amos, Justice And Judgment Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,287 views

    The first in a summer series on the Minor Prophets.

    SERMON June 16, 2002 Donkin-Morien-Birch Grove Pastoral Charge Amos 4: 1-13 “Minor Prophets I: Amos, justice and judgement” This morning I begin my summer preaching project which will consist of twelve sermons on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. These 12 prophets form the closing part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    People Who Have Never Heard Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,571 views

    The first of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

    A Ready Defense – People Who Have Never Heard February 20, 2005 1 Peter 3:15 Intro: Several years ago a Peanuts comic strip had Linus and Charlie Brown in engaged in a serious conversation about God. Linus says, “I have a theological question. When you die and go to heaven, are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    The first message in the 7 week series

    WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? • I have provided you with an outline of my message in your bulletin so you can follow along. • Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ready to start on this journey we’ve been planning now for a looooong time. • Today we’re going to look at life’s three greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God At Work Series

    Contributed by Erick Adams on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    First in a series of sermons on the book of Ephesians.

    God At Work Rev. Erick J. Adams Kiel Alliance Church April 3, 2005 Ephesians 1:1-14 1. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • H. Kevin Derr avatar

    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    A general introduction to the book of First Peter

    August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Understanding Corporate Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    A lesson in worship exhibited in the first century.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 20:7-12 TITLE: “UNDERSTANDING CORPORATE WORSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Worship is important 1. Back during the days when people would travel by sailing ship, a young boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Smee avatar

    New Years According To Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 218 ratings
     | 55,735 views

    The first of the new years resolution series.

    WHATS GONE IS GONE Last year at this time, some of you were saying, "This year, things are going to be different! I’m going to change! I’m going to be a better spouse. I’m going to spend more time with my family. I’m going to spend more time reading my Bible. More time praying to God. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    But I Love Steak! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    We are to be known first for our love.

    BUT I LOVE STEAK! I Corinthians 8:1-13 S: Love and freedom C: Love is a larger priority over freedom Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE KNOWN FIRST BY OUR LOVE. ?: Why? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 8:1-13, two issues that need the application of love. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Other Must Come Second Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,355 views

    God first, then must come others.

    Last week, we talked about that as we respond to God’s call to go and change the world that we need to have a relationship with God as our first priority in whatever we do. We first talked about what it looked like. We said that it starts by putting in the time and effort to get to know God. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unwrapping The Good News

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    First person narrative on the unwrapping of Lazarus.

    I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. My wife was good friends with both Martha and Mary and so when their brother Lazarus died she wanted to go out to the mourning site. We couldn’t go on the first two days because of the work in the field but we went for the third and fourth ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preparing To Hear God Series

    Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 34,797 views

    The first in a series on learning to listen to God.

    Can You Hear Me Now? Preparing To Hear God Intro: Starting a new series…Can You Hear Me Now. Be interrupted by someone walking across the stage, and then asking that in their cell phone. Let me ask you….If God were to call you today, could you hear Him now? Illust; C.B. Radios. We had one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    The significance of the empty tomb that first Easter

    Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Lindsey Mann avatar

    Every Spiritual Blessing Pt 1

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,344 views

    A study of the first 3 verses of Ephesians

    1:1 "Paul." What a great man Saul of Tarsus had now become. His greatness was not measurable in worldly terms because he was now a prisoner. He was shackled to a Roman guard for most of the time. Some even tell us that he was often standing in 18 inches of water. One thing is for sure: He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    And It Came To Pass

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,430 views

    This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

    “AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist